Siemens Sinumerik monitoring in Scout MES works with the Sinumerik 828D and 840D sl controls. Scout reads the data via S7 TCP or via the OPC UA option, over your factory LAN.
What data Scout reads from Sinumerik 828D / 840D sl
- status
- mode
- program name
- part count
- feed override
- tool
Other data (e.g. feed rate, spindle data, alarms or PLC variables) is determined during deployment.
Requirements: The data comes via S7 TCP or via the OPC UA option on the control.
How the connection works
Scout reads the data over your factory LAN, directly from the control, with no electrical modifications. The machine does not need internet access: SCT (Scout Configuration Tool) runs as Windows services on a computer in your network and sends the data to the Scout server over HTTPS, so you do not need to open any inbound ports. We install and configure SCT remotely. You prepare a Windows computer in the LAN and send us the list of machines (control type and IP address). Scout only reads data. It does not control machine motion.
Frequently asked questions
Via S7 TCP or via the OPC UA option on the control, over your factory LAN.
Status, mode, program name, part count, feed override and tool. Other data, alarms and PLC variables are determined during deployment.
We do, remotely. You prepare a Windows computer in your LAN and send us the list of machines; we install and configure SCT and connect the machines. To add a machine later, you write to us and we change the configuration remotely.
Talk to us
Not sure which data Scout can read from your Sinumerik machines? Talk to our expert during a free consultation.